Blue-NC-1827

Last Will and Testament of Angus Blue
Moore County, North Carolina
Written August 28, 1818
Probated November 1827

State of North Carolina, Moore County - In the Name of
God Amen. I Angus Blue being of sound and perfect mind and
Memory blessed be God on this 28th day of August in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen. Make
and publish this my last will and testament in Manner
following, that is to say

First, I give and bequeath to my (Dear) beloved Grand Son
John Blue one half of my Flock which consists of Horses,
Cattle Hogs and Sheep together with one Half of my Household
furniture and one Half of my land including My plantation..

Second I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Flory
Blue the other Half of my Flock and Household furniture and
one Half of my land together With all my negroes, Viz. SUCY,
MIME, ISSAC during her lifetime and after her death Said
Negroes to be Equally among my Grand Children, Viz. John
Blue, Mary Blue, Isabella Blue, Christian Blue,, Florah
Blue, Sarah Blue, Archibald Blue, Daniel Blue and Malcolm
Blue.

Third I give and bequeath after my wife Florah's death the
other half of my land and Plantation to the afore said John
Blue and thereby Make and Ordain my Worthy friend John
McgGregor and my Dear beloved John Blue executors of this my
last will and testament In Witness whereof I the
(undersigned?) Angus Blue have to this my last will and
testament The hand and seal the day and Year above written.

Signed Sealed published and delivered by Said Angus Blue the
teststor as his last Will and testament in the present of us
who are present at the signing and sealing thereof